RN PICU Weekends Option

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN PICU provides professional nursing care in the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care. Under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, the RN partners with patients and families in care planning, develops teaching strategies, documents education and learning in the health record, and works to deliver quality care that supports positive outcomes.

The PICU/PCICU is a Beacon-designated unit, recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for excellence in patient care. This is a full-time night position scheduled for 36 hours weekly, with hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Weekend Only Program requires 48 of 52 weekends per calendar year. Eligible RNs receive an additional $10 per hour on weekend shifts, in addition to base pay; a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered. RNs may request up to 48 hours of PTO on weekend shifts and 48 hours of exchanging a weekend shift for a weekday shift, subject to unit guidelines and availability. One holiday off per calendar year may be requested when the holiday falls on a weekend. Future day or rotating schedules may be available based on seniority.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within five years.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an inpatient RN preferred.
• ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles into nursing practice.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Partner with patients and families and use their input and goals when planning care.
• Develop teaching strategies for patients and families, and document education and learning in the health record.
• Work the required weekend schedule of 48 out of 52 weekends per calendar year.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
• Additional $10 per hour plus base pay for weekend shifts; the stipend can be combined with shift differentials and other special codes.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree